Hundreds in New York converge on Times Square to protest against racist remarks by Donald Trump

New York: Hundreds of Haitian-Americans and others have rallied in Times Square to denounce racism and remarks that President Donald Trump is said to have made disparaging African countries and questioning further US acceptance of Haitian immigrants.

Police remove protesters in New York. AP

Politicians including Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH'-zee-oh) joined the demonstration on Monday.